GOFO Shipping API

GOFO Shipping API Integration Guide

A GOFO-focused API path for regional last-mile optimization, designed to run in carrier-mix workflows.

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Shipping API overview

Unsupported addresses: Delivery to APO/FPO/DPO military or diplomatic addresses and PO Box addresses is not supported, even when the destination ZIP is within the coverage area.

GOFO API is commonly used for region-based routing optimization. Teams can start with a small test batch, validate lane fit, and then scale gradually.

When comparing GOFO options, select Parcel, Economy, or Ground and provide the origin ZIP, destination ZIP, weight, dimensions, and contents. Include applicable DAS, DSS, EDAS, and EDAS* destination charges and Parcel oversize, overweight, and over-maximum-limit fees in total-cost checks. The service plan provides the tender location and cutoff arrangements. Explore GOFO services · Check Parcel limits and fees · See GOFO coverage and tender details.

Benefits for developers

  • Reusable integration logic with a unified API structure.
  • Region-aware routing fits carrier mix execution.
  • Tracking and billing fields stay aligned for reconciliation workflows.
Evaluation area What should be clear before launch
Lane boundaries The team should define which states and metro areas should move into GOFO first
Baseline carrier relationship Clarify whether GOFO is a primary lane, a complement lane, or a peak backup lane
Review consistency Tracking, billing, and refund fields should remain comparable after regional pilot rollout

When GOFO API deserves evaluation ahead of a national baseline

When shipments are concentrated in selected regions, when the business cares more about regional execution efficiency, or when a national baseline already exists but needs a more optimized complement lane, GOFO API becomes easier to justify. Its role is usually precision routing for selected shipment groups, not replacing every nationwide lane. The practical path is usually a regional pilot rather than a full switch, using a small batch to validate billing, tracking, and exception handling quality.

Integration examples

POST /v1/order/quotation
{
  "order_id": "ORDER-20001",
  "ship_from_zip": "91761",
  "ship_to_zip": "90001",
  "weight_lb": 0.8,
  "carrier": "GOFO"
}

POST /v1/order
{
  "order_id": "ORDER-20001",
  "carrier": "GOFO",
  "service": "standard"
}

GET /v1/order/{shipment_code}

Frequently asked questions

What shipment types fit GOFO API best?

It is usually a better fit for regionally concentrated shipments and for lanes that complement an existing baseline carrier.

Should teams launch GOFO API across all shipments immediately?

Usually no. Starting with selected regions and stable shipment groups makes fit validation much easier.

Is GOFO better as a primary carrier or a complement lane?

In many cases it works better as a complement or optimization lane, depending on destination pattern and the current baseline carrier.

How do teams avoid making reconciliation more complex after adding GOFO API?

The key is preserving alignment between order_id, shipment_code, and billing fields across carriers.